For the last two decades, Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of autonomous trucking startup Waabi, has been developing AI systems that can reason as a human would. The AI pioneer had previously served as the chief scientist at Uber ATG before launching Waabi in 2021. Waabi launched with an “AI-first approach” to speed up the… Continue reading Waabi’s genAI promises to do so much more than power self-driving trucks
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Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $200m funding led by Uber, Khosla Ventures
Waabi has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round, led by existing investors Uber Technologies and Khosla Ventures, to support the rollout of its fully autonomous trucks next year, it said on Tuesday. The company is also backed by Nvidia and relies on its AI chips to power self-driving applications. It currently operates autonomous trucks with safety drivers on planned… Continue reading Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $200m funding led by Uber, Khosla Ventures
Tesla shareholders vote to reinstate Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package
Elon Musk at Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas on June 13, 2024 Video screenshot/Tesla Tesla shareholders on Thursday voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s mammoth 2018 pay plan, five months after a judge in Delaware ordered the company to rescind the package, finding it had been improperly granted by the board. At Tesla’s annual… Continue reading Tesla shareholders vote to reinstate Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package
Watch live: Tesla annual meeting begins, shareholders vote on Musk’s $56 billion pay package
Tesla’s annual meeting, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, will feature a final vote on a contentious proposal asking shareholders to “ratify the 100% performance-based stock option award to Elon Musk” granted in 2018. Even if investors back the measure, the courts will have the last say. The proposal, one of a dozen for… Continue reading Watch live: Tesla annual meeting begins, shareholders vote on Musk’s $56 billion pay package
Tern AI wants to reduce reliance on GPS with low-cost navigation alternative
The most critical systems of our modern world rely on GPS, from aviation and road networks to emergency and disaster response, from precision farming and power grids to weather forecasting and military defense. That dependence is becoming a problem. “We’ve got an increased threat from foreign adversaries who have shown capabilities to jam, to destroy,… Continue reading Tern AI wants to reduce reliance on GPS with low-cost navigation alternative
Waymo issues second recall after robotaxi hit telephone pole
Waymo has voluntarily issued a software recall to all 672 of its Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis after one of them collided with a telephone pole. This is Waymo’s second recall. The Alphabet-owned company recalled previous software in February after two of its robotaxis crashed into the same pickup truck that was being towed by a tow… Continue reading Waymo issues second recall after robotaxi hit telephone pole
Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole
/ The company is updating its systems to better account for stationary objects and improve its map. It’s Waymo’s second-ever recall. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this… Continue reading Waymo issues software and mapping recall after robotaxi crashes into a telephone pole
Tesla’s DMV self-driving false advertising case must go to court, CA judge rules
A case in California court over whether Tesla deceived customers with its statements about full self-driving technology will go forward, bucking Tesla’s attempts to get the case to be thrown out before trial, a California judge ruled today. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) started investigating Tesla for misleading FSD ads in 2021. As… Continue reading Tesla’s DMV self-driving false advertising case must go to court, CA judge rules
As Tesla Driver Boasts to Passenger How Awesome Full Self-Driving Is, Car Suddenly Swerves Into Oncoming Traffic
“You just need really good AI, really good intelligence.” Soft Swerve An equally hilarious and terrifying video making the rounds on Reddit shows an overly confident driver attempting to show off his Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) capabilities — only to intervene seconds later as the vehicle veers straight into oncoming traffic. “At the end of… Continue reading As Tesla Driver Boasts to Passenger How Awesome Full Self-Driving Is, Car Suddenly Swerves Into Oncoming Traffic
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Tesla, BYD, NIO and XPeng
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – June 7, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Tesla TSLA, BYD Co Ltd. BYDDY, NIO Inc.… Continue reading The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Tesla, BYD, NIO and XPeng